17 leading French companies at ADIPEC 2008

Abu Dhabi is situated in a region teaming with massive business and investment opportunities. Moreover, the UAE sits upon 9% of the world's proven oil reserves and the hectic activity in the Gulf region is attracting interest and investment from all over the world.

The 17 French companies will display their updated technologies and innovations in oil and gas sectors to reinforce professional contacts and provide new business opportunities between France and the U.A.E. in particular and the Middle East region in general.

The French pavilion, once more organized by UBIFRANCE, the French Agency for International Business Development, was awarded "Best Country Pavilion" at ADIPEC's 11th edition in 2004.

UBIFRANCE is promoting French products, services and technical expertise throughout worldwide events like ADIPEC 2008.

This year, UBIFRANCE pavilion will host the following 17 French companies:


ACTS:

Offers various cleaning products to companies eager to operate specific treatments such as anti-corrosion. The company is established 3 years ago in the Middle East. 20 years of experience against attrition.
Reference: HOERBIGER, EUROCOPTER, AREVA, CATERPILLAR, ABB
Partner: GRESAS, LABOREX, ERVIN AMASTEEL, EMAG


CEGELEC:

Provides expertise and services in all sectors of Oil & Gas industry. Cegelec ranks among the world leaders in technological services, engineering and contracting companies.Cegelec is operating in the Gulf countries for over 35 years.

Cegelec provides an extensive portfolio of expertise and services in all sectors of the Oil and Gas industry:
Energy and electrical systems
Automation, instrumentation and control,
Control room design and implementation
Telecommunication systems, security systems
HVAC, Mecatronics
Multi technical services, Maintenance and Operation


EURO CONTROL:

Project Management Consultancy, Project Control and Expertise. Euro Control Project (ECP) is ISO 9001-2000 certified and an independent consulting company operating globally who has gain 20 years of experience. The head quarters of the company are based in France. Since July 2004, ECP has established in Abu Dhabi a branch office which is in charge of the Middle East and Asian market.


ENERTAG :

Its technology allows subsea identification and traceability of strategic industrial assets operating in rough environments. ENERTAG'S Technology allows subsea identification and traceability of strategic industrial assets operating in rough environments. ENERTAG is the first patented RFID technology able to read & write tags underwater
ENERTAG ITS is composed of the following elements:
1) A waterproof passive Tag that can be attached to any type of subsea equipment (SURF)
2) A Tag Reader
3) A Database.
A database is associated to the tag to enable accurate and verifiable records to be kept and shared across the Corporate Data Management Platform.


GEA AIRFLOW:

A unique "Total Concept" for the air cooler (ACHE) and air cooled condenser (ACC) applications. GEA Airflow Services (AFS) created in 2006 by a joint effort of Marc Ellmer and GEA BTT, provides a unique "Total Concept" for the air cooler (ACHE) and air cooled condenser (ACC) applications that we offer as an integral service package. Through our own "hands-on" approach combined with years of experience in manufacturing and design of ACHE and ACC (through GEA BTT), there is literally no single problem AFS can't solve on ACHE or ACC applications.


GEORGIN:

Manufactures and markets pressure and temperature sensors, as well as safe interfaces and equipments to protect measurement signals in hazardous areas. For 60 years, GEORGIN has been developing, manufacturing and marketing two main lines of products: 1- Pressure and temperature sensors such as pressure / temperature switches and 2-wire pressure /temperature transmitters, adapted to harsh environments. Intrinsically Safe interfaces and equipment devoted to protect measurement signals coming from hazardous areas Ex. Bus Systems FB (For Zone 1) and LB (for Zone 2) Remote I/O with PROFIBUS DPV1 and FDT, Zener barriers or galvanic isolated barriers are Ex ia IIC certified by ATEX.


GENOYER:

Global piping equipment solutions including products, services and logistics, for major international oil, gas and hydraulic projects.
Groupe Genoyer provides a global management and customized solutions for international projects thanks to:
- 29 commercial sites spread across the entire globe to keep close to our clients7 production sites: mass production and emergency services12 brand names recognized and certified by all major oil and gas companies.
- 7 logistics platforms: organized as close as possible to project development areas ; The two historical strengths of the Group are and have always been industrial expertise and commercial and logistics know-how. Today, the synergy of these two business areas enables the Genoyer Group to offer a full range of services and support functions in international project management.


KERMEL:

Leader in aramid fibres for protective clothing against heat and flame ; a leading European manufacturer of aramid fibres for protective clothing against heat, flame and electric arcing that has developed many innovative textile solutions such as fabrics for use in the industrial field. Permanently non-flammable, Kermel is a technical fibre that ensures very high performance. Fabrics made out of Kermel® combine permanent protection with outstanding levels of comfort to meet the needs of industrial users.

Kermel protective clothes retain good levels of elasticity and a high resistance to abrasion, wich explains the excellent durability of the fabrics. They also retain a natural resistance to detergents, making them easier to care for.


GASTON MILLE:

Manufacturer of a large choice of safety shoes and boots. Manufacturer for more than a century and in safety footwear for 50 years, Gaston MILLE brand is nowadays widely spread worldwide and stands for a safe and specific value. MILLE SAS presents under its brand name a lot of new models specifically processed for OIL & GAS industry. A large choice of shoes and boots with a PU2D sole "Universal Sole" which can correspond to any need of safety, and comply with European standards. A lot of oil companies use our models like: UNITAN S3 - UNION S3 - RANGEBOOT S3 - FEDERAL S3.


S2M:

Magnetic bearing technology for compressors and turbo expanders.
S2M Active Magnetic Bearings ». S2M, an SKF Group Company, is the world leader for the magnetic bearing technology. With this oil free concept for compressors and turbo expanders, the highest reliability is reached because there is no wear. Besides, this maintenance free concept avoids the process gas contamination (for ethylene applications) and cancels the lube oil system usual problems (dilution, viscosity decrease...). The main applications are with turbo-machines in the natural gas compression and treatment


SERGI:

Presents Transformer Protector (TP) unit that avoids transformer explosions. During a transformer short circuit, the TRANSFORMER PROTECTOR (TP) is activated within milliseconds by the first dynamic pressure peak of the shock wave, avoiding transformer explosions before static pressure increases.
The TRANSFORMER PROTECTOR protects:
- Power plant transformers,
- Transmission and distribution substation transformers,
- Private industry transformers.


SNEF:

Climate control (HVAC), communications and security systems. SNEF Group is specialized in electrical engineering, climate control (HVAC), industrial processes and automation, communications systems, security systems and maintenance. Large firms (industry and tertiary sector, network operators, shipbuilding, Defence), government agencies, and building administrators are its main customers. SNEF's services include design engineering, installation, starting, training and maintenance, offered from about 100 offices and 30 specialized subsidiaries in France.


SPERIAN PROTECTION :

World market leader in Personal Protective Equipment. For the first time at ADIPEC visitors will have the chance to get more information on Sperian Protection (formerly Bacou-Dalloz), a world market leader in Personal Protective Equipment. The Bacou-Dalloz Group has changed its name and is now Sperian Protection. The Sperian Protection Group operates across all five continents, employing 6,000 people and has 31 manufacturing sites globally. Sperian Protection is listed on the Eurolist market of the Euronext stock exchange in Paris.


TECHNOGENIA :

Anti-abrasion material that keeps industrial parts strong. TECHNOGENIA offers a wide range of anti-abrasion material to keep industrial parts strong in such hard-wear applications as oil drilling, mining, foundry, aluminium, iron and steel industries, paper, food, ceramic and tile, and waste recycling. In Industries that use heavy-duty parts for mixing, grinding, or other techniques that subject the tools to significant wear and tear, anti-abrasion protection is imperative. Replacing these parts can be costly and time-consuming, slowing production and reducing quality of results. Technogenia has developed a special tungsten-carbide powder known as Spherotene® that, when deposited on the tool's surface, provides exceptional anti-abrasion solutions for various fields.


TECHSIA :

Innovative software products and consulting services for oil & gas industry.Techsia SA provides the international oil and gas industry with both innovative software products and consulting services. Our software products currently offer solutions in the domains of: Petrophysics and geophysics data interpretation with Techlog© Complex fluids chromatographic data interpretation with Malcom©. Techsia consulting services encompass these Geosciences disciplines of Petrophysics, Geology, Geophysics and Process Chemical Analyses. In addition, Techsia can propose collaborative software development projects where clients either commission specific modules for their exclusive use or contribute financially to non-exclusive development projects.


THALES :

Thales is a leading international electronics and systems group, addressing defence, aerospace and security markets worldwide.
Large infrastructure operators and public administrations are facing new security challenges to protect people, information and critical sites. Thales combines an extensive engineering capacity, key technologies and local presence to provide turnkey integrated systems that meet the safety & security requirements of the energy industry, airport operators, urban security forces and government agencies.


Vulcanic :

Vulcanic engineers, manufactures and sells electrical Heating and Cooling Solutions for the industry, especially for Oil and Gas and Petrochemicals applications.
Those solutions consists of electrical Heaters with their associated control systems as well as temperature control systems made of flexible thermocouples assemblies
Typical applications are:
• LNG Heating and Vaporizing...
• Fuel Gas heating for boilers start up or gas turbines auxiliaries systems...
• Fuel/Crude Oil buffer drum or storage tank heating...
• TEG/MEG Regeneration...
• Hydrocarbon Heating...
• Catalyst temperature Control...